Renault Korea announced that its global flagship crossover, the Filante E-Tech hybrid, has been selected as the new official vehicle for the French Ambassador to South Korea.
During a handover ceremony held at the French Embassy on August 25, Nikola Paris, CEO of Renault Korea, personally presented the smart key of the Filante to Philippe Bertoux, the French Ambassador.
The Filante, which was launched in South Korea in March 2026, is a new global flagship E-segment crossover from Renault. It combines the advantages of a sedan and an SUV with a spacious interior designed around a premium tech lounge concept, featuring advanced convenience and connectivity specifications.
The vehicle's quiet driving technology and safety features, standard across all trims, along with the hybrid E-Tech powertrain, are seen as essential elements that meet the dignity and stability required for diplomatic duties.
Ambassador Bertoux stated, "The Filante is a perfect ambassador symbolizing the excellence and elegance of French technology. The Filante, produced by Renault Korea in Busan, embodies the success and potential of cooperation between France and Korea, making its launch particularly significant in this year marking the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries."
Meanwhile, Bertoux, who took office in South Korea in July 2023, has held various key positions within the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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